Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund continues to make demands from Pakistan, in this regard, the IMF has also asked Pakistan for a report on the losses of government institutions. The ongoing technical-level talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the Economic Review are reviewing the first quarter data provided by the government to the IMF while the IMF has also asked the government for a report on the losses of government institutions. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, a preliminary report based on the losses of government institutions has been submitted to the IMF, but…
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Islamabad: An application has been submitted to a local court in Islamabad, where the petitioner, Advocate Faisal Chaudhary, the brother of Fawad Chaudhary, is seeking legal directives from relevant authorities to present Fawad Chaudhary before the court. Advocate Faisal Chaudhary contends in his petition that Fawad Chaudhry should be released from what he believes to be unlawful detention and custody. The incident in question transpired when a group of individuals, which included legal practitioners and law enforcement officers, converged at the scene around noon. Notably, Fawad Chaudhry was not the subject of any ongoing investigation or involved in any legal…
ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, said that if anyone tries to undermine our country’s safety, we will strongly respond. In a message on Saturday, he praised the brave Pakistan Air Force for stopping a cowardly terrorist attack in Mianwali. The Prime Minister mentioned that the whole nation supports our armed forces and admires their bravery. On the same day, nine terrorists were killed during a search and clear operation at the PAF Training Airbase in Mianwali. According to the ISPR, the operation was carried out to remove any possible threats after the earlier terrorist attack on…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Post Office is going to have services like NADRA. This means that people can go to post offices to change, renew, or get new identity cards if they lose theirs. This will start in Islamabad, where there will be seven post offices offering these services. Postmaster General Mustafa Kamal explained that they decided to do this because many people were waiting outside NADRA offices. They plan to do this in other cities soon. On another note, there are reports in the media that some NADRA employees have been accused of making fake ID cards and passports for…
Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government wants to make sure that the admission process for medical and dental colleges is fair and transparent, as per the Chief Minister’s vision. To do this, they’ve formed a committee led by the Additional Chief Secretary Interior. This committee includes people from the district administration, intelligence agencies, and related departments. Their job is to make sure the test is clean and transparent. The decision to create this committee was made during a meeting with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan. They discussed the preparations for the MDCAT test, which is for getting into medical…
LAHORE: A significant meeting took place between US Consul General Ms. Kirstin K. Hawkins and Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi at the Chief Minister’s office. The primary agenda of their discussion revolved around matters of mutual interest, with a strong emphasis on addressing the pressing smog issue in the region. During their conversation, they delved into several key areas of potential collaboration. First and foremost, the two leaders explored opportunities to bolster investment in the region. They recognized the potential for growth in various sectors and sought to enhance cooperation in agriculture and tourism. Chief Minister Naqvi expressed his gratitude…
ISLAMABAD: The accountability court took pivotal actions in two separate cases involving former president Asif Ali Zardari. On Thursday, the honorable Judge Muhammad Bashir presided over a hearing in the Park Lane reference case. During these proceedings, the legal representative asserted that Asif Zardari had not held the position of director at Park Lane at the time when the agreement in question was executed. This led to a consequential decision by the court to summon Asif Zardari and other individuals connected to the Park Lane case. Consequently, the hearing was adjourned and rescheduled for December 20. A day earlier, on…
LAHORE: Maulana Tahir Ashrafi a special assistant to the prime minister said that Palestine Martyrs Day is to be observed tomorrow on Friday in solidarity with Palestine people. During a media talk, Ashrafi stressed that the only solution for the ongoing issue is to construct an independent state of Palestine. He announced that Palestine Martyr’s Day is to be observed tomorrow. Read More: Azaan Sami Postpones Album Release in Solidarity with Palestine Furthermore, Ashrafi stressed that an immediate ceasefire is needed for the safety of innocent lives in Gaza. The United Nations should play a crucial role in halting the…
Rawalpindi: The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the general area of Sambaza in Zhob district, Balochistan, resulting in the elimination of six terrorists on Wednesday. This operation, as reported by ISPR, witnessed a fierce gunfight between the security forces and the militants, ultimately leading to the terrorists’ demise. These terrorists had been responsible for a series of heinous acts, including carrying out terrorist attacks on security personnel and engaging in the targeted killing of innocent civilians. The operation aimed to put an end to their reign of terror. Additionally, as the operation unfolded, a cache of weapons,…
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution today, expressing unwavering support and solidarity with the Palestinian people who have long endured immense suffering. The resolution, brought forward by Leader of the House Ishaq Dar, reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled stance of supporting the Palestinians’ inherent right to self-determination and their aspiration for an independent state of Palestine with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. The resolution strongly condemned the Israeli government’s actions, categorizing them as crimes against humanity and state terrorism. These acts are being perpetrated against the most vulnerable members of Palestinian society, including children, women, and men,…